Most of our politicians from all major parties are on Twitter now, and honestly, social media has become such a big platform for campaigns with parties directly trolling each other, and it has personally given me a lot of second-hand embarrassment.
And since Twitter has become the biggest way for the government to spread their agenda, someone figured out a way to literally control the tweets on Union Ministers' account, and it doesn't even look that hard, tbh.
Pratik Sinha, the co-founder of Alt News, made a Twitter thread about how a Google Doc circulated by the BJP's IT cell which contained all the quotes and tweets which are then posted by all the ministers was somehow changed.
Basically, someone hacked in and messed with the text which resulted in a bunch of tweets criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the tweets came from BJP itself. Yep, it's one of the greatest pranks of all time.
How do you get a Union Minister to tweet what you want? Well, you go and edit the trending document made by BJP IT cell, and then you control what they tweet. Thread. Here's the video of this morning when their trending document got automagically updated :-) 1/n pic.twitter.com/6DLwDPg2CV
— Pratik Sinha (@free_thinker) February 13, 2019
Ooh, that's brutal.
And then you can get a Union Minister to tweet that "working for the middle class is low on the agenda of Modi Govt" CC @PonnaarrBJP 2/n pic.twitter.com/79WH2r73C5
— Pratik Sinha (@free_thinker) February 13, 2019
This seems too easy to be true, tbh.
You can get a BJP state unit and a Union Minister to tweet that "Modi govt has not made inclusive development as the focal point" cc @PonnaarrBJP @BJP4Assam 3/n pic.twitter.com/1k1FgMiYoo
— Pratik Sinha (@free_thinker) February 13, 2019
Seriously though, does no one read before tweeting? Even if they are just copy pasting?
You can get all IT cell coolies to tweet that Modi govt has destroyed all villages in India. Or that Modi Govt has made women a slave of "à¤§à¥à¤à¤"/cooking" cc @BJP4Assam 4/n pic.twitter.com/uk3xVWtNCP
— Pratik Sinha (@free_thinker) February 13, 2019
And, it's not just funny, but also very important.
For eg, in the past, @PonnaarrBJP tweeted that bringing 'down' approval time "600 to 1800" is an improvement. No one noticed this. Because they didn't know that they were tweeting from an edited document even back then. 6/n pic.twitter.com/lnSFv3RjX6
— Pratik Sinha (@free_thinker) February 13, 2019
Always keep the receipts.
Union Minister @PonnaarrBJP is now busy deleting tweets, but we got screenshots :-) And archives :-) https://t.co/MDcg8CrMq5 pic.twitter.com/Ze6ud2ho89
— Pratik Sinha (@free_thinker) February 13, 2019
Wow, just wow.
Yes, this also happened ;-) "Dishonesty and lack of transparency is..." pic.twitter.com/FlJaDBVEVJ
— Pratik Sinha (@free_thinker) February 13, 2019
The best kind of promotion?
Once, we also made them recommend that people should start reading Alt News. pic.twitter.com/JnXqB1Z1sF
— Pratik Sinha (@free_thinker) February 13, 2019
I honestly just have one word for this - brilliant. But, it's also kind of scary how easily misinformation can be spread, how easy it is to hack and control an entire Twitter campaign. Hope this serves as a wake-up call for better security around these Google Docs, though I really doubt it's going to make any difference.

Most of our politicians from all major parties are on Twitter now, and honestly, social media has become such a big platform for campaigns with parties directly trolling each other, and it has personally given me a lot of second-hand embarrassment.
And since Twitter has become the biggest way for the government to spread their agenda, someone figured out a way to literally control the tweets on Union Ministers' account, and it doesn't even look that hard, tbh.
Pratik Sinha, the co-founder of Alt News, made a Twitter thread about how a Google Doc circulated by the BJP's IT cell which contained all the quotes and tweets which are then posted by all the ministers was somehow changed.
Basically, someone hacked in and messed with the text which resulted in a bunch of tweets criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the tweets came from BJP itself. Yep, it's one of the greatest pranks of all time.
How do you get a Union Minister to tweet what you want? Well, you go and edit the trending document made by BJP IT cell, and then you control what they tweet. Thread. Here's the video of this morning when their trending document got automagically updated :-) 1/n pic.twitter.com/6DLwDPg2CV
— Pratik Sinha (@free_thinker) February 13, 2019
Ooh, that's brutal.
And then you can get a Union Minister to tweet that "working for the middle class is low on the agenda of Modi Govt" CC @PonnaarrBJP 2/n pic.twitter.com/79WH2r73C5
— Pratik Sinha (@free_thinker) February 13, 2019
This seems too easy to be true, tbh.
You can get a BJP state unit and a Union Minister to tweet that "Modi govt has not made inclusive development as the focal point" cc @PonnaarrBJP @BJP4Assam 3/n pic.twitter.com/1k1FgMiYoo
— Pratik Sinha (@free_thinker) February 13, 2019
Seriously though, does no one read before tweeting? Even if they are just copy pasting?
You can get all IT cell coolies to tweet that Modi govt has destroyed all villages in India. Or that Modi Govt has made women a slave of "à¤§à¥à¤à¤"/cooking" cc @BJP4Assam 4/n pic.twitter.com/uk3xVWtNCP
— Pratik Sinha (@free_thinker) February 13, 2019
And, it's not just funny, but also very important.
For eg, in the past, @PonnaarrBJP tweeted that bringing 'down' approval time "600 to 1800" is an improvement. No one noticed this. Because they didn't know that they were tweeting from an edited document even back then. 6/n pic.twitter.com/lnSFv3RjX6
— Pratik Sinha (@free_thinker) February 13, 2019
Always keep the receipts.
Union Minister @PonnaarrBJP is now busy deleting tweets, but we got screenshots :-) And archives :-) https://t.co/MDcg8CrMq5 pic.twitter.com/Ze6ud2ho89
— Pratik Sinha (@free_thinker) February 13, 2019
Wow, just wow.
Yes, this also happened ;-) "Dishonesty and lack of transparency is..." pic.twitter.com/FlJaDBVEVJ
— Pratik Sinha (@free_thinker) February 13, 2019
The best kind of promotion?
Once, we also made them recommend that people should start reading Alt News. pic.twitter.com/JnXqB1Z1sF
— Pratik Sinha (@free_thinker) February 13, 2019
I honestly just have one word for this - brilliant. But, it's also kind of scary how easily misinformation can be spread, how easy it is to hack and control an entire Twitter campaign. Hope this serves as a wake-up call for better security around these Google Docs, though I really doubt it's going to make any difference.

We are just about a week away from Valentine's Day, which basically means that getting a gift for your girlfriend or wife should probably be your numero uno priority for the coming days. Add to this the fact that men, more often than not, tend to be incredibly bad at getting gifts for the special women in their lives, and you've got the perfect recipe for a Valentine's Day disaster. This is where the iDiva Beauty box ends up being such a godsend. Not only is it an absolute treasure trove of some of the best grooming essentials for women, but it is also a great value purchase that will end up becoming your girlfriend's go-to grooming box on most days. And in case you are still not convinced about it being such a kickass gift, here are 11 products (that double down as 11 reasons!) in the iDiva Beauty box that might convince you otherwise.
1. MyGlamm All Eye Need Eyeshadow Palette
Suitable for all skin types, this eyeshadow palette from MyGlamm makes for an incredibly worthy addition to your girlfriend's grooming kit. It comes equipped with a trio of neutrals accompanying a statement blue shadow, making it the perfect palette for girls on the go. The pale neutral shade is ideal for priming the eyelids for better colour payoff from the saturated blues, while the shimmery gold makes for a great highlight shade to add effect.
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Best suited for normal, combination, and dry skin, Indulgeo's Rose Gold Oil is another winning product that your girlfriend is going to absolutely swear by. It actually comes infused with 24k gold flakes (yes, real gold flakes!), and will help smoothen your girlfriend's skin, fill up its pores, and enhance its overall glow. An all-round winning product.
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If there is one cosmetic product you must have seen your girlfriend rely on the most, in all likelihood, it's going to be her kajal. So we probably don't have to convince you about the utility a kajal holds in her grooming kit. What we can convince you about, is just how grateful she is going to be when you gift her this all-day-wear kohl kajal from Plum. It's waterproof, is long-lasting and made using 100% organic kohl, making it an amazing vegan and eco-friendly grooming product.
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Available in a pink shade, this matte lipstick will make for yet another useful addition to your girlfriend's grooming kit, one that she will keep relying on from time to time. In fact, the utility of this particular matte lipstick is greater than other variants, since she can pretty much pair it up with either a dramatic or a minimal look.
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Considering winters are on their way out, it's time to prep up for the hot and humid weather. And so you can rest assured that your girlfriend is going to be incredibly grateful to you when you get her this facial mist from Juicy Chemistry. Made using all-natural ingredients, this particular face mist will help her maintain her skin's pH balance, engulf her in a lavender fragrance, refresh her skin, and hydrate it.
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Now even if you harbour next to negligible knowledge about grooming products for women, you'd at least have heard about Olay's famous anti-ageing cream. Well, as it turns out, it's yet another reason why the iDiva Beauty Box makes for such a great gift for your girlfriend. This multi-tasking cream is perfect for the woman who doesn't want to invest in a 10-step beauty routine. Easily absorbable, it fights the first signs of aging and also has SPF to protect her from the harmful UVA/UVB rays.
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Who can ever say no to a quality body wash? Well, this Happily Unmarried variant, that is formulated with soothing aloe and soy proteins, makes for a great tool to help repair and nourish one's skin. The premium quality of this body wash, that is sulphate and paraben free, is almost akin to gifting a spa session to your girlfriend.
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8. Aroma Magic Grapefruit Face Wash
With the alarmingly rising levels of harmful toxins and air pollutants in our atmosphere, getting a Valentine's Day gift for your girlfriend that actually comes equipped with a dependable face wash makes a lot of sense, and especially when the face wash in question is Aroma Magic's grapefruit variant. Suitable for oily and blackhead-prone skin, it will help unblock clogged pores, remove dust and dirt particles, and also go a long way in rejuvenating your bae's skin.
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Suitable for all hair types, this makes for a great gift if your girlfriend especially hates oiling her hair. Well, this Pantene Pro-V Oil Replacement cream acts as a mask and leave-in conditioner, one that will her take care of her hair without having to make constant trips to the parlour. A win-win situation.
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No one likes body odour. So carrying a deodorant is pretty much a no-brainer. As such, this Morning Dew variant from Yardley, that comes infused with a talc-like floral scent, makes for a great Valentine's Day gift. In addition to its aromatic scent that your girlfriend is sure to love, this dry-touch spray also happens to be long-lasting, making it a great addition to your grooming kit.
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The 'Super Bowl' is a widely watched event worldwide and hence always brings a bag of goodies in the form of some big shot trailers and teasers dropping our way.
Here are the top 5 movies trailers that left us all excited:
1. Avengers: Endgame- Tony Stark is coming back and everyone is gearing up to take on Thanos. How do we keep calm now? April is way too far!
2. Captain Marvel- This one is going to be special with Brie Larson, as the insanely powerful Captain Marvel, getting stuck and fighting it out between two alien races.
3. Toy Story 4- This one is packed with a lot of action and nostalgia because Bo Peep is coming back after more than 20 years after making a debut back in 1999. The movie will hit theatres in June.
4. Fast And Furious Presents: Hobbs And Shaw- This is going to be the 'Fast And Furious' spin-off that we deserve and stars Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham who will begrudgingly join hands to fight the terror known as Brixton.
5. The Handmaid's Tale ( Season 3)- If you're a fan of this mega-popular series, then we know that you're on pins and needles waiting for the release of this one. After the last season left fans on a cliffhanger, this one promises more drama.
So, which one are you the most excited for? Let us know in the comment section.

April seems like a far cry for any Marvel fan awaiting the release of the 'Avengers: Endgame' movie and rightly so. A few hours ago, during the Super Bowl, Marvel casually dropped an exciting bomb for fans when the latest teaser for the movie was released.
The teaser obviously gives us a glimpse of the post Thanos-stricken world which almost looks like a post-apocalyptic universe--silent and dark. The Russo brothers know how to ace their direction in order to ensure that your adrenaline continues to pump harder. The heroes must unite to fight for whatever is left and that is exactly what shall happen.
The real #SuperBowl champions. #AvengersEndgame pic.twitter.com/AQ9xBGUlpc
— Jennifer Ann (@jnifferann) February 4, 2019
As expected, Captain America (Chris Evans), Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Rocket Raccoon (Bradley Cooper), War Machine (Don Cheadle), Ant-Man (Paul Rudd), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), Nebula (Karen Gillan) and Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) make their appearances in the teaser. Oh and Tony Stark might have found a way to come back, or is that what we think? Fans are insanely excited about this one.
I bet Tony sent that message to Pepper and 5 minutes later he decided that he ain't gonna die on that ship.#AvengersEndgame pic.twitter.com/PBfOM74pVE
— bi-derman Kata ï¸½âµï¸½ (@IR0NSPIDEY) February 4, 2019
CAN'T WAIT CAN'T WAIT CAN'T WAIT CAN'T WAIT CAN'T WAIT CAN'T WAIT #AvengersEndgame #superbowl #HalftimeHeat @MarvelStudios pic.twitter.com/ndQ9RdgirG
— ! (@aaryangoel12) February 4, 2019
The movie hits the theatres in April, so please try to keep your calm if possible.

If you're a Game of Thrones follower, you'd know by now the last and final season is almost two and a half months away. While we can't wait for April to come, we're also ardently following all the gossip that surrounds the last season ,especially about how it ends. There are countless theories so far and we're wondering which one of them might be true!
(c)Warner Bros Television
While us commoners may not know what lies ahead, the 'Game of Thrones' actors, on the other hand, surely know what's in the offing and they don't shy away, while talking about it with their friends and significant others! Yes, this is exactly what happened when GoT's Jon Snow aka Kit Harington revealed the ending to his wife Rose Leslie and what happened after, was well, quite unfortunate!
(c)Twitter
During a radio talk show Kit Harington revealed that Rose Leslie asked him how the series ended. Being the good and honest husband that he is, he told her the ending. But right after, Leslie certainly didn't fancy the ending much and things went sore between them when she didn't talk to Harington for 3 days!
"I told my wife last year how it ended, and she wouldn't talk to me for about three days. And she'd asked!" said Kit.
(c)Instagram
While we're not sure what he may have told her but we're sure it was something that truly disturbed her and her mood was upset over it. Either that or the ending was absolutely unexpected and she realised she shouldn't have asked Kit for it, regardless. We're just really hoping hard though that Kit is still alive at the end of season 8 and that's not the reason Rose was upset in the first place.
Rose Leslie is definitely still very much attached to the show, as she played a wildling called Ygritte, who also happened to be Jon Snow's love interest. It's understandable why she would be upset with Kit and not speak to him for three days. Not a favourable ending, assumably?
(c)HBO
Kit in the interview was asked, if he as an actor liked the ending of GoT, to which he said he can't reveal much and can't even state whether it's a happy or a sad ending!
"It's quite nice walking around, which will only happen for a few months before everyone's seen it, knowing. I know and no one else does. I know how it wraps up. I think it's gonna be groundbreaking" he said.
(c)Warner Bros Television
While there is no news about season 8 leaks, we also know extra precaution has been taken to keep that from happening, especially at the locations where the show was shot. In fact, sometimes they even shot fake scenes to confuse the onlookers a little. Well, by the looks of it all, we're under the assumption the ending is quite groundbreaking indeed and something really unexpected and we really can't wait to watch the final season, coming out in April 2019.

The legend is coming to an end! We are talking about the highly anticipated finale of 'Game of Thrones' Season 8 . The show started in April 2011 and is now nearing its end.
Over the years, fans have speculated about various plots of the show. They came up with theories and possible spoilers about the show, especially after going through George R. R. Martin's books. Many of the fan theories have turned out to be true especially the one about Jon Snow coming back to life and the ice dragon.
Fans are now coming up with new theories and possible explanations about Season 8. With every passing day, people are thinking deeply about the fate of their favourite characters. They are making predictions about their possible life or death scenarios. After going through a good number of fan theories, we have selected those that are completely intriguing.
Let us tell you that these are just fan based contemplations which may or may not turn out to be true. Till we wait for the Season 8 premiere, let us take a look at these theories:
1. Bran Is The Night King
Out of all the Stark kids, Bran Stark has got the ability to travel back in time. Ever since he fell down and lost his legs, he started getting these visions. However, to explain any relations between Bran Stark and the Night King is not that simple.
Though he has got no ability to rewrite the past, by the end of season 7, we saw Bran's scattered visions taking shape. There can be a bad consequence of Bran staying in the past for a longer period of time. In fact, the Three-Eyed-Raven has time and again mentioned that if he stayed too long in the past, he will not be able to return.
As per this theory, Bran travels back in time, when the Night King was created, by the children of the forest. It is being said that Bran has got too far in the past and was not able to make his way back to the present. He ultimately got trapped into the Night King's body.
Moreover, the Night King's clothes resemble that of Bran if you take a close look. This could also be a possible explanation to why the Night King didn't kill Jon Snow when he could kill the Viserion so easily and rather kept gazing at him. A bit complicated theory may turn out to be true!
2. Ned Stark Is Alive
What if we say that Ned Stark has been alive all this time? What if we tell you that 'Valar Morghulis', were his last words before he was beheaded? Sounds insane but a popular theory states that it was not Ned Stark who was murdered but one of the faceless man, Jaqen H'ghar (No One) created.
Remember, how 'No One' taught Arya to become 'a girl with no name'? Also, in the final episode of the fifth season, while Jaqen H'ghar was standing behind Arya, she saw her face amongst one of the faces she pulls off the body on the floor, which indicates that a face of a living person can be worn by a dead one.
Let us tell you that Jaqen H'ghar was also one of the occupants in the dark cells during the imprisonment of Ned Stark; he might have switched Ned's face with someone else. It could also be possible the Jaqen H'ghar is Ned Stark only. After all, he has looked after Arya so well.
Till date fans have not settled for the fact that Ned Stark faced such a painful death. It would be the twist of the century if Ned Stark turns out to be alive, that's the only thing we would rather want after all the bloodshed! We want him back!
3. Arya Will Kill Cersei Via Jamie
Since Season 1, fans have made many speculations about Cersei Lannister's death. Cersei and Jamie have seen it all – The death of their three children, the death of their father and the escape of their brother Tyrion Lannister. However, nothing could stop Cersei to ultimately get to the Iron Throne.
After the death of Ned Stark, Arya's only motive has remained to take revenge and kill the people in her list. Arya is ultimately going to kill Cersei, else her reason to stay alive won't be justified. But how would that happen? Here comes a popular theory which states that Arya Stark would make her way to Cersei through her lover Jaime Lannister.
Arya, being the 'No One' would use the impersonation of Jaime's face to kill the mad queen. Also, as per the 'Valonqar' theory, Cersei is destined to get killed at the hands of the 'Valonqar' which also means 'little brother' in Valyrian. However, if one looks ahead of this theory, it is Arya who would ultimately decide the fate of Cersei.
4. Jon Snow & Cersei Lannister's Marriage
A new theory related to Season 8 claims that there could be a possibility of Jon Snow and Cersei Lannister's marriage. Cersei has a baby coming (the one from her twin brother Jaime Lannister) which would further bring her down in the eyes of her own people.
Further, as people of Westeros disapprove of her as the rightful queen, she might think about saving her reputation by getting married to Jon Snow (King of the North). While Jon openly rejected to bow down in front of her, it may be possible that he would ultimately turn to Cersei for joining hands to defeat the army of the White Walkers.
Thus, the two lead characters of the series might unite to save the North and the South. This may break the hearts of many fans, however, we believe if this theory turns up to be true, this might stop the Night King forever. Who knows how twisted this plot is going to be!
5. Jon Will Betray Daenerys
Though we would never want this to happen, Jon Snow killing Daenerys Targaryen is one of the most favoured fan theories about Season 8. Daenerys Targaryen has remained the show's one of the most important characters and her invasion of the Westeros has been highly anticipated over all these years.
Many fan theories have claimed that 'Game of Thrones' would end with the destruction of both Daenerys along with her dragons and the Night King and his army of the White Walkers; both are forces that have caused much havoc throughout the seven seasons. The true ending to the series would not be the one that would give us an ultimate climax where the good defeats the evil but the one on a much smaller note.
It is the relationships between many characters that would unfold especially the one between Danny and Jon. Sacrifices will be made for the sake of the good, and one such sacrifice would be made by Snow. If the story of Azor Ahai and Nissa Nissa (as per George R. R. Martin's books) is going to be true, it is Jon Snow who will be putting a dagger across Danny.
The final season might also showcase how Jon finally gets the knowledge from Bran's visions that would help him to sacrifice Daenerys in order to save the North and the South from the aftermath. An ending like this will be bittersweet!

Looking back, I remember, I led a very unhealthy lifestyle and had ballooned up to an alarming 100kgs. This was the number one reason why I started to work out and going to the gym, as I was apprehensive about what could happen to me, health-wise.
Making a drastic change in my lifestyle and eating habits, when everyone around me was partying and eating junk, was a big U-turn for me. But now, I am glad that I did it.
When I started working out, I was told a lot of misleading things. "Don't eat this, take this supplement, eat fat burners, and purchase a mass gainer" and what not. A lot of wrong info came my way without any filter, which led me to be utterly confused and not knowing where to begin.
Then came a turning point in my life, as I joined Get Set Go and decide to train under the guidance of coach and co-founder Pratik Thakkar. He helped me in achieving the kind of body I wanted for the past 7 years. He got me there in 6 months and that too, without any useless supplements. He worked on my diet and workout plans and I dedicatedly followed through.
Eventually, I got in such good shape that people thought that I was on steroids. The only supplements used through my journey were Whey and Creatine Monohydrate.
My training was everywhere. I was doing bro-splits and working out almost every day. This led to poor recovery and poor muscle growth. Pratik then flipped my training around and focused more on recovery and drove me away from the bro-split. My training mostly comprised of push-pull and legs and arms. In time, my volume dropped as well and I was not doing a million reps now either. This brought about the biggest change in my physique.
I am now stronger than when I started, my form is way much better and I train intelligently. I don't feel beat up and swiftly get through my schedule.
Fitness is about striking a good balance between diet, training and your lifestyle. Be regular, don't cheat and most importantly, get a coach to take care of things that you most certainly can't.

I'll start my story with a small poem on my fitness journey.
From losing weight being the only goal,
To the time when goals became limitless.
From getting fit being a necessity,
To getting fit being the choice.
From the time that every little change made me happy,
To the time that every change became little.
From painful heavy workouts,
To how those workouts became a warmup!
Less Self Esteem In College
It all started in the second semester of my College, where my overweight body used to haunt my confidence every single day. Apparently, after getting teased by a lot of so-called friends, one day, I finally decided to join the gym in my hostel. For 1st and 2nd year students, the gym remained open only in the morning slot, which was from 5:30 am to 8:30 am.
Waking up early morning and getting ready for the gym was the most difficult challenge of my life at that time. For that, I used to get up at 5 am in the morning and slogged myself to the gym. This slogging to the gym continued for a month but surprisingly, this habit resulted in the best change in my life. When I got hold of my mornings, my half job was done.
Poor Cardio Life
Initially, I was guided as cardio being the only way to lose weight. Without any further instructions, I slogged on the treadmill continuously for countless hours. This definitely made me thinner, but I also started to look weak.
This was never what I wanted. Later, after watching some YouTube videos and following some great fitness industry influencers, I got aware of the importance of resistance/weight training in preserving muscle and losing weight simultaneously!
Turning Point
My discovery of weight training as being the catalyst to preserve muscles turned out to be the turning point of my journey. Without any further delay, I started weight training.
However, my schedule was not optimal.
I tried the following workout splits:
1. Mix workouts
2. Single body part a day
3. Crazy pump workouts
4. Lightweight, high repetition work
Real Progress
However, the real progress was evident when I started lifting heavy weights with proper form. Squats and Deadlifts were the exercises which made me strong and increased my strength.
With proper progression scheme, I was able to lift 200 kg of weight on Deadlift. My Squat strength also rose quickly and I was able to lift 150 kg on them.
The changes which I made to my Training Program were majorly shifting from training a muscle once per week to twice a week.
Supplements Used
As I wasn't getting a lot of protein in my diet, I had to include supplements like Protein Powder and a Pre-workout one. Supplements don't mean anything unless and until you aren't ready to put in hard work and commitment towards the goal.
My Final Lesson & Outcome
With the help of proper nutrition support, training guidance and sleep, I was able to reach my goal of losing fat and getting muscular and in 3 years. I lost 34 kgs and got down to 76 kgs from 110kgs.
People will always be there trying to bring you down and break you, but in the end, all that matters is how much you are ready to put in for yourself.

When I look back, what I remember the most was being bullied for being weak and skinny.
I was just a thin kid and had absolutely no strength. My father was a star athlete during his school days and I looked up to him as my source of motivation.
It was him who taught me about the importance of being fit. He got me into working out at home by making me do bodyweight exercises.
I started my home workout with a pair of 5-kilo dumbbells and that was the beginning of my chase for a better physique.
The Social Media Bug
I craved for an aesthetic body mostly because I was hooked on to at looking at fitness influencers. This led me to join a real gym for the first time in my life.
Though I did start working out, my diet was still crap. I was eating whatever I got my eyes on. I went in hard at the gym but since my diet was bad, I saw little to no results. Frustration followed suit and I quit hitting the gym.
The Second Attempt
College days brought me back to the gym. But I still lacked the needed diet and the desi gym trainers were still very misleading.
Luckily, I got myself a separate room in the hostel. This helped me store my own food and not share. Still, I was bro-dieting and eating eggs.
The trainers I consulted just took the money and never really helped me with the nutrition. Then came in the myths about whey protein, but my parents didn't let me buy it. Anyhow, I convinced them and bought a tub with high hopes. Again, I failed!
The Luring World Of Steroids
Some trainers tried to sell me steroids making baseless claims like only steroids will get you big and get you abs. The guys you see shredded are all on steroids. If you want to look like models, you have to get on steroids. Luckily, I was intelligent enough to not do it.
The Turning Point
The very first guy who actually helped me was my online friend. He was the one who told me about the importance of dieting and calorie counting.
He saw my images and asked me to get on a bulk first and then cut out to see how much muscle I had actually put on. His help brought about a lot of visible changes in my body.
Then I came across Pratik Thakkar, the co-founder of GetSetGo Fitness. He busted all the myths in my head and made me further understand the science of dieting. I trained under his guidance and got into the best shape of my life.

We all know that as soon as a movie releases, a pirated version of it is available online almost immediately.
I'm not saying it's right, but it's inevitable.
But to fight the piracy of their movie 'Uri', the makers had a brilliant idea - just make a different version of the movie and post it online because it'll be a brilliant lesson that people will never forget.
The pirated version online features a normal movie scene transition into the actors talking to the person watching telling them to go to the theatres to see the movie.
In the pirated version, Yami Gautam's character says, “Surgical strikes 0400 hours pe start hogi. Unki army ko pata bhi nahin chalega kikya hua.”
Then, Vicky's character turns to the camera and says, “Theek usi tarah, jaise iss waqt hum aapke screen mein ghus gaye hain. Aur aapko pata bhi nahin chala.”
How freaked out would you be if Vicky Kaushal started talking to you while you're watching his movie?
Imagine downloading a 3-4 gb movie and then you're all settled in and ready to watch it, then Vicky Kaushal and Yami Gautam come on the screen to call you out! Ouch, that's gotta hurt. You'll have to live with the fact that you've just disappointed Vicky Kaushal.
A movie about the surgical strike pulling off the greatest surgical strike on piracy, it really was meant to be.
The pirated video has been going viral online as soon as people got to know about it. It's honestly is one of the greatest pranks ever and everyone is appreciating and praising it.
This is something really amazing didn't expect this haha Really funny ðð
— nandinidas (@dasnandini19) January 16, 2019
Everyone's making the same joke.
Awesome Surgical Strike on Torrent wala Pirated copies.
— Ajit Mishrað®ð³ (@Ajit_Mishra) January 16, 2019
The movie is still in theatres, just go watch it because downloading it online is not even an option anymore.

My tryst with fitness started when I was in college. I generally had a good physique, and at that time it was mostly about workouts- nothing to do with diet. I just wanted a fit body. Flash forward 10 years and work stress hit me hard. Work and family completely took away all of the time I had. My IT job demanded 9-10 hrs of sitting on the desk. Exercising went out of the window. I am a foodie, hence ordering in became a regular habit. I was into stress and binge-eating as well and without knowing, I piled on kilos of lard. Realization came in hard at a health camp at my office. That's when I decided to step on the gas.
Getting back into routine was the major hurdle. I knew I had to make gym a daily routine. Anyhow, I started with waking up early to the hit gym first thing in the morning. In order to achieve at least 6-7 hrs of sleep, I tried to go to bed early. All this meant that I had to adjust everything else like spending time with my family, etc. It indeed was pretty difficult but I did it anyhow.
Getting into healthy eating was the most difficult part of it all. I had to always be cautious of what I put into my mouth. But in due course of time, that came to me naturally and it got easier to avoid junk and high calorie eatables.
The Mistakes
I still remember having those stupid slimming tablets. It was when I was at my heaviest- 84kg. I bought few packets and started having them. Needless to say, I saw no change and it didn't take me much to understand that it's all false.
With hard work, I dropped down from 84kgs to 76kgs. But then, I hit a plateau and did not understand why my body wasn't responding. That's when I talked to Rajiv Ambat, who had cofounded the online platform, GetSetGo Fitness. I decided to enroll under Coach Melvin and gave it a shot.
Though I was having a 'healthy diet', I was still overlooking the macros in my diet and wasn't counting my calories https://www.mensxp.com/health/nutrition/45485-7-foods-that-contain-almost-zero-calories-are-a-good-addition-to-everyday-meals.html . Through Melvin's diet plan, I understood the importance of calories and macronutrients. That along with the exercise plan that he gave me, helped me achieve the desired body composition. He made me understand why it's important to see the energy balance, achieve the correct body fat percentage, and what changes to bring about it my diet. I could then see the plateau break.

Last year, I started a new job in the city and I was finding it difficult to find the right balance. Going for dinners, drinks and partying was taking its toll and I wasn't happy with the way I looked.
The process had become boring and I was essentially just going through the motions. I am a goal and target-driven individual in all aspects of my life, however, when it came to training I had no goal or purpose.
After seeing my brother's incredible transformation with RNT, I thought it was about time I stepped up to the plate and that's when I contacted Akash.
From being a skinny teenager, I was always concerned about the way I looked. Like many others, I tried to do it all myself. It took me a few years to realise I needed some guidance when it came to nutrition and training.
I had known Akash for a number of years, as he was my brother's best friend, so I was lucky to be directed towards him.
Indeed, Akash has helped me a create a great physique which people often stare at when I'm on the beach, but more importantly, he provided me with valuable life skills, particularly around discipline.
The first six weeks were challenging, both mentally and physically. I hadn't food prepped in a very long time but fortunately, I had my brother) helping me with it.
The training and diet weren't a major issue, to begin with. However, the most difficult part was the volume of the steps I was doing.
Due to the nature of my job, I'm not as active as I used to be. This meant doing over 15,000 steps, which was extremely demanding. I thought I wouldn't have enough hours in the day but I got it done. I even remember walking around my park at 11.45 pm just trying to get all my steps in!
The last three weeks were tough. It was bad enough going to work every day whilst dieting, but when I was finally on a diet of 100g of carbs – it was even worse. What kept me going the most? The results...there were noticeable changes in my body every day and this became my source of motivation.
I want to thank RNT Fitness as a whole for their consistent content and motivating podcasts (RNT Fitness Radio). And in Akash, I not only have a hardworking coach and role model, but a great friend and I hope this relationship grows.
You can read my whole journey here

Living in Southern California, after growing up in Detroit, I've always played a lot of sports, been active, and always been someone who considered himself to be “really into health”. I had been lifting weights and thought I knew what I was doing, but I had no direction and accountability. Even with the right workout philosophy and knowledge of what's good for the body, I learned that one can't get ideal results without executing a perfect formula. Akash and RNT knows that formula.
I was eating “healthy foods” but not getting the results I wanted. I learned there's a big difference between eating for body composition and eating for nutritional content. Eating for nutritional purposes left me wondering why I wasn't also getting physical changes despite working out. It was a pretty frustrating process. There were so many foods I thought were innocent, that were incredibly malicious. I also needed to rebuild my habits and discipline. RNT's process has helped me with the habit and discipline formation necessary to achieve the results and they have passed on to everything I do.
I remember when I first came across RNT's work online. I sampled the workout plan a bit after my exposure and read some of their articles. The more I learned, the more I got hooked. After a few weeks I decided to get some accountability and sign up. I was too forgiving of myself. If I messed up, I would tell myself I'll make a better decision next time. I needed structure and an expert to answer to.
Working with Akash and RNT has been easy, low stress, flexible and educational. RNT provides everything you need and will guide you step by step to the results you're looking for. For me, I needed flexibility, and so we worked together to incorporate my lifestyle into my goals. My background as an IV sedation dentist with a nutritional science degree really helped in understanding the concepts being taught. It was really enjoyable to discover a new way of life that includes both freedom and life satisfaction.
I now feel great. I can now eat guilt free and make up for it when I make a bad decision. I'm still training hard so my body is really responding well to the increased food. I really feel like my result would never have been something I could imagine when I was first starting. I have never been so satisfied, energized, and in control of my body. I have to give a big thanks to Akash and RNT.
You can read about my whole journey here.

Winter is finally here! Just in case you've been living under a rock, HBO has released a 5-second clip of from the upcoming Season 8 of 'Game Of Thrones', and fans are shook (quite literally).
In case you missed it, take a look:
#GameofThrones returns to @HBO this April. pic.twitter.com/1muHcwJIFJ
— Game Of Thrones (@GameOfThrones) January 7, 2019
The small, barely 5-second clip shows Sansa Stark throwing shade at Daenerys Targaryen when she almost rolls her eyes and snarkily says “Winterfell is yours, Your Grace.”
Okay, first things first, there is a lot of tension that you can feel between these two powerful women.
The two characters have clearly a lot at stake in the cutthroat plotline that they're a part of, as they've survived a lot of gruesome realities to reach where they are right now.
At this point, Winterfell is important to both of them in equally valid ways, which makes this 5-second clip even more interesting.
Obviously, Twitter had their own thoughts on this super frosty interaction and began a war of memes on this ultimate face-off:
Sansa is eyeing Danny up and down like she is a piece of shit tramp her brother brought home. Brienne is looking at Sansa like whew chile, you don't know who you fucking with. @WiCnet #taketheblack pic.twitter.com/sPN2PpFaTB
— I. A. Melton ðð½ (@ijamelton) January 7, 2019
And we're also clenching our fists in anticipation because they're both strong, independent women that we love and would like to see alive for as long as possible.
SANSA IS SO PISSED OFF, WHAT A MOOD #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/w71PpnutUY
— ella (@sanserya) January 7, 2019
Brienne is all of us. pic.twitter.com/fDptvaAAaJ
— Dany's whoreð¨ð´ (@asongofdany) January 7, 2019
Sansa's tone is clearly reluctant while she welcomes Dany to Winterfell (ahem ahem).
sansa: winterfell is yours also sansa: pic.twitter.com/Z817kcICEN
— hallie (@baerhodey) January 7, 2019
Succession might not be the only thing that creates tension between Jon and Dany. pic.twitter.com/QSbOYw0CeM
— Alisha (@totesnotalice) January 7, 2019
This is how Sansa handed over Winterfell to Danaerys in that new lil commercial ð#GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/MPhtAGNF8g
— Jazmine McCree (@j_jeanette14) January 7, 2019
...and our dear Jon is clearly aloof, as usual. Sigh.
sansa: winterfell is yours also sansa: pic.twitter.com/Z817kcICEN
— hallie (@baerhodey) January 7, 2019
Danny already knows Sansa is going to be a problem. Jon is, of course, completely oblivious. Boat *** with Danny has him hypnotized. #JonSnowStillKnowsNothing @WiCnet #taketheblack pic.twitter.com/bJNxSa3ggg
— I. A. Melton ðð½ (@ijamelton) January 7, 2019
The internet is also taking sides, (or not)
me watching the Dany and Sansa stans go at it pic.twitter.com/S5aWlpslto
— bri ð± (@flashnezra) January 7, 2019
So the Starks spent years fighting to get winterfell back, then Jon just handed it over to Dany (mother of dragons) in one scene. Wow. I can see why sansa is not happy here. This is a mess, no matter how much we like Dany.#gameofthrones pic.twitter.com/KgZ7Rq25AP
— BLJacksonð·âðð¤ (@JacksonBrittsny) January 7, 2019
Sansa went and graduated from Margaery/Olenna Tyrell school, majored in Cersei's and got a Littefinger PhD. No one is gonna take her home away from her. ð¸#GameOfThrones #JonSnow #SansaStark #Jonsa pic.twitter.com/tyKBiXaDXs
— It's Ok (@merciasilver55) January 7, 2019
This footage was clearly a treat for fans, but we can't wait for a full-fledged trailer soon and then April, when GOT will finally air.
The final six episodes will grace our screens in April and are likely to have been filmed with multiple endings to avoid spoilers.

I started my fitness journey nearly 3 years ago. As a rookie, I had no idea how much of a role diet played in the making of an impressive physique. I used to work out before as well but could never be where I stand today. At around 72 kilos, I first stepped into the gym. Through months, I met a number of guys suggesting different diets. Right form Keto to low carbohydrate, I was suggested almost every diet by the gym bros. After reading a lot about Keto, I got on the diet. 8 months down the keto route, I did lose weight but got nowhere close to the physique I wanted.
Since Internet was my only source of knowledge, I stumbled upon macros and calories. As my interest grew, I started exploring more and more. I never missed my workouts and ate grilled chicken and salads dreaming about a ripped body. Of course, I was ill-informed and hence my socializing was on the lower side.
The Keto Stupidity
Being on Keto was one of the stupidest things I have ever done dieting wise. As one of the harshest diets, keto will rob you off a lot of liberty to live and socialize. You simply can't just avoid carbohydrates. You can't keep on eating chicken, eggs and cheese for months on end. Then I was told that it was the all about calories that mattered for fat loss, not specific types of foods. This changed everything for me. While people told me to get on steroids, quit eating salt and what not, I was mentally sold on counting my calories.
After Learning The Concept Of Calorie Counting
Presently, I weigh and count all the food I eat in a day. It's a very regular thing. There are plenty of carbs in my diet and I almost eat whatever I like in moderation. This has made life extremely easy for me. The diet fits right into my schedule and following it doesn't beat my mental peace. The formula is simple- eat more calories while bulking and eat lesser calories while cutting. You can read this to know how to go about counting calories. While I was struggling to find that ONE perfect diet, it was Pratik Thakkar from GetSetGo Fitness who taught me the above mentioned principle for effective fat loss.
It's The Knowledge And Consistency
People usually think that excessive exercise and supplements are what you need for building a good physique. The truth is exactly opposite to that. What you need is the right information about effective fat loss from people who know what they are saying and top that up with consistent effort in the gym and in the kitchen. What you will have is a recipe for successfully building a great body.
Won't Stop!
Fitness is now an integral part of my life. I have worked hard and now I am getting good at working smartly around my nutrition too. A well-built physique says a lot about a person and I suggest everyone to hire a good coach since that's an investment, not an expense.

I began my fitness journey from the very start of January 2017, when I decided to finally be stubborn and strong-willed about my New Year resolution of becoming a fitter version of myself.
Set A Goal, Be It Whatever
Actually, truth be told, it was not initially about fitness but it was more about trying to look better and improve my appearance and the goals were in all honesty, quite cosmetically-inclined. I had always wanted to have a 6-pack as a kid and the desire to get it was on my bucket list. I wondered if an ordinary person like me could ever achieve the same. So, that was my motivation, to at least try and achieve a physique that Instagram fitness models have.
I did not have any major health issues as such, but I would admit that I did fall prey to body image issues about the way I would look. Most people are not entirely proud of the way they look and given a chance would always want to get rid of their pot-bellies, they would like to get rid of their double-chin, and their paunch, and the list is endless and I sadly too was one of these people.
Enough Of Lethargy
There was always this sense of weakness that existed; the unavoidable consequence of the inactive life that I led. I could barely run a flight of stairs without gasping for air uncontrollably and I barely had the endurance and willingness to even walk short distances.
Work, Stress And Poor Eating
Even while working as an auditor, an occupation which involved a lot of non-stop travelling, I would think it would be fair to describe my lifestyle as sedentary, as almost 15 hours of my day was spent sitting on a chair. My poor eating habits were quite disorderly as well. I would binge on anything I would see. This food would basically comprise of junk, ranging from the unhealthiest road-side noodles to oily deep-fried samosas and puris with aloo sabji and of course, the entire index of junk food.
Steering Things Around
So I decided to follow my brother, who is a highly sought-after fitness coach in Kolkata. What set him apart from most trainers in our area was how he focused on the scientific aspect of entire process instead of just simply following a rigid rule of thumb approach. His methodology was remarkably different. It was incredibly important for me to focus on nutrition and that's exactly what he made me do. He made it very clear that no matter what I do inside the gym wouldn't matter if my eating habits weren't fixed. Here is where I learned the concept of energy balance and ensured that there was no extreme method that was resorted to in order to reach my goals.
The Basics Of Nutrition
To lose weight, one has to put their bodies in a prolonged calorie deficit; it is where you decide to willingly put your body in a state where it expends more energy (as performing any kind of activity would involve) than its energy intake (food). So before talking about my training, it is to be made unreservedly clear that 90% of my focus and mental energy was invested in proper dieting.
Workouts
My workouts would take no longer than an hour to complete if done properly. It was a simple workout chart that allowed me to train two body parts a day for 6 days a week consistently, followed by a 10-minute cardio session after the weight training routine. Again, I would like to add, there was no strict diet chart that I was told to follow. I was simply asked to use an online calculator that allowed you to estimate what my daily calorie intake would be to maintain my weight and then decide to eat foods that would ensure I end up in a calorie deficit.
Stop Demonizing Foods
No food is an absolute no-no in my scientifically informed opinion. It is very irrational to demonize a certain food and say that this is healthy and that is not. It is okay to have whatever you want as long as you maintain a calorie deficit.
Keep This In Mind
A lot of people will tell you how it is impossible to achieve the physique that you want, but remember, I have faced that as well and as overly clichéd as this may end up sounding, you are capable of much more than you can imagine. You can have the dream physique of your life and you are the only one who can get you there.